Friends and trading are finally coming to Pokemon GO

Niantic has announced today that Pokemon GO will receive a long-awaited update later this week. Among the highlights is the ability to make friends and trade Pokemon. 

To add someone to your new Friends list, you will need to enter their Trainer Code and send them a request. One of the new mechanics with friends is a rating system which ranges four levels from Good Friend to Best Friend. In order to increase the level of your friendships, you can send Gifts to them or participate in raids and gym battles with them. 

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